Festival staff people I know are a very dedicated and hard-working group. They give of their time, intelligence, and energy because they believe they are engaged in good work. Therefore, it is especially nice when others agree. The Festival of American Folklife has been designated the Top Event of the United States in 1994 by the American Bus Association. Previous top events, determined by the Association's survey of tourism and visitors' bureaus around the country, have included the Olympics, the Statue of Liberty Centennial, and the World's Fair.